Providence Training

How do I book a course with you?

Ring us, email us or contact us via our website. Either way we will be more than happy to provide information and advice to help you select the correct training, provide you with a quotation, go through payment options and send you joining instructions. Whether you are a private individual or an organisation we are […]

Why can you only train small groups on a plant course?

This is partly down to HSE Approved Codes of Practice, particularly when you are undertaking forklift training but also down to practicalities. Each delegate requires sufficient 1 to 1 time with an Instructor to ensure that both adequate training and assessment are carried out.

I am an experienced Plant Operator but do not have a current licence?

Unlike some schemes the Qualpass scheme recognises operational experience and does not insist on an in date licence, card or certificate in order to qualify for a Refresher course. All our Refresher training includes a full theory session and test and a practical assessment. If you attend a Refresher course but fail to reach the […]

I am a member of the public – can I do my Plant training with Providence?

We schedule regular Counterbalance Forklift Truck courses which are open to all, however, because we do not carry plant at our Centre we struggle to cater for the needs of a single individual unless they have access to the plant they wished to qualify in. Occasionally, a company will book a course and not fill […]

Do we need to have the plant in order to be trained?

Ideally, yes, you will have your own as it is preferred to train people on the plant that they will be using on a regular basis, however, if you do not have the plant right now either you can hire it or, we can and add the cost to your bill.

I have been told that I need IPAF or CPCS – can you help?

If someone has told you that you need a particular plant certificate then our advice would be to double check by contacting the employer or client directly and clarifying. People often mention particular certificates because that is the only one they have heard of or it has come into common usage eg. People often ask […]